Trees also act as natural filters, trapping pollutants and regulating water flow into and out of the reservoir or lake. When trees are missing, this natural filtration system is disrupted, leading to ...

From wildlife disruption to waterway pollution, a new study warns man's best friend leaves a destructive footprint on ecosystems across the planet.

South Florida continues to experience harmful algal blooms from phosphorus reaching rivers and the coast, resulting in fish kills and the deaths of manatees. Red tide can shut down fishing and keep ...

A hidden ecosystem of giant sea spiders, octopuses, and other stunning sea creatures shows how life can flourish even when sealed off from the surface by a thick layer of ice. A large sponge ...

Bacteria play key roles in degrading organic matter, both in the soil and in aquatic ecosystems. While most bacteria digest large molecules externally, allowing other community members to share and ...

Fewer people have been to the deepest parts of the ocean than have walked on the surface of the moon. Researchers at Carnegie ...